Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)
UndervaluedFundamental
68
Price
$50.53
Market Cap
$17.92B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Tyson Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. The company processes live fed cattle and hogs; fabricates dressed beef and pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts, as well as case ready beef and pork, and fully cooked meats; raises and processes chickens into fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products, including breaded chicken strips, nuggets, patties, and other ready-to-fix or fully cooked chicken parts; and supplies poultry breeding stock. It also manufactures and markets frozen and refrigerated food products, including ready-to-eat sandwiches, flame-grilled hamburgers, Philly steaks, pepperoni, bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, flour and corn tortilla products, appetizers, snacks, prepared meals, ethnic foods, side dishes, meat dishes, breadsticks, and processed meats under the Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells, Gallo Salame, ibp, and State Fair brands. The company sells its products through its sales staff to grocery retailers, grocery wholesalers, meat distributors, warehouse club stores, military commissaries, industrial food processing companies, chain restaurants or their distributors, live markets, international export companies, and domestic distributors who serve restaurants and food service operations, such as plant and school cafeterias, convenience stores, hospitals, and other vendors, as well as through independent brokers and trading companies. Tyson Foods, Inc. was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas.
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$55.69B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)
Net Income
$574M
Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$1.18B
Total Equity
$18.09B
Total Liabilities
$18.43B
Current Ratio
1.43
Interest Coverage
3.10
Debt/EBITDA
3.27
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$570.61
Current Price
$50.53
Margin of Safety
+91.1%
Fair Value Range
$370.90 - $770.32
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
31.19
ROE
2.6%
P/B Ratio
0.06
P/FCF
0.97
Gross Margin
6.1%
ROIC
3.4%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
3.4%
WACC
6.9%
ROIC − WACC
-3.5 pp
ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (16)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 9.43%
- P/FCF 0.97
- P/B Ratio 0.06
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- Current Ratio
- Interest Coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Undervalued)
- Earnings Surprise avg 12.1%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 3.49
- Share Dilution 0.2%
- Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Failed (10)
- Price CAGR -1.51%
- ROIC 3.4%
- Gross Margin 6.1%
- Operating Margin 2.3%
- CapEx intensity
- Low reliance on intangibles
- ROE 3.2%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 4.7%
- Analyst Consensus 40% Buy
- Net Margin Trend 1.0% vs 1.4%
Unavailable (2)
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Share count is stable
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Donnie D. King | President, CEO & Director | 63 |
| Mr. Curt T. Calaway | Chief Financial Officer | 51 |
| Mr. Wes Morris | Chief Operating Officer | 59 |
| Mr. Adam Deckinger | Chief Legal & Administrative Officer | 49 |
| Mr. Phillip W. Thomas | Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | 50 |
| Mr. Mike Wheeler | Chief Technology Officer | - |
| Jon Kathol | Vice President of Investor Relations | - |
| Ms. Jacqueline Hanson | Chief People Officer | 56 |
| Mr. Jerry Holbrook | Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Tyson Fresh Meats | - |
| Mr. Chris Daniel | Senior Vice President of Beef Margin Management | - |
Audit Risk
10
Board Risk
10
Compensation Risk
10
Shareholder Rights Risk
10
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Documents
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Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2025-11-10
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Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-08-03
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Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-09-03
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Income History
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Latest News
Recent headlines for TSN, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 28d agoNEGATIVETyson Cuts Profit Outlook Again as Beef Segment Worsens
Tyson Foods Inc. has once again lowered its annual profit forecast, citing intensified challenges within its beef segment. The company's performance is increasingly hampered by unfavorable market conditions in beef processing, leading to a downward revision of its financial projections for the fiscal year. Investors are likely to react negatively to this repeated guidance cut, signaling ongoing operational difficulties and potential margin erosion. The news suggests a need for caution regarding Tyson's near-term earnings potential and overall business resilience.
- 8/13/2026NEGATIVETyson to Close More Beef Plants as US Cattle Shortage Drags On
Tyson Foods Inc. announced plans to close additional beef processing plants, signaling a significant restructuring within the US beefpacking industry. This move is a direct response to a persistent shortage of cattle, which has been impacting operational capacity and profitability. The company's decision underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the sector, potentially leading to reduced supply and increased costs for consumers. Investors will be monitoring the company's ability to navigate these supply chain disruptions and adapt its operational footprint to the current market conditions.
- 8/3/2026NEGATIVETyson Falls on 3Q Results; Bristol-Myers Squibb Surges on Potential Acquisition | Stock Movers
Tyson Foods experienced a significant stock drop following its third-quarter earnings report, which revealed a sales shortfall. The decline was primarily attributed to a 16% reduction in beef sales volume. Furthermore, the company has revised its full-year profit forecasts downwards for both the total company and its beef segment. Investors are reacting negatively to the reduced sales and profit outlook, indicating potential headwinds for the protein producer.
- 7/27/2026POSITIVETyson, JBS Shares Surge as US Reopens Mexico Cattle Imports After Screwworm Ban
Tyson Foods Inc. and JBS NV shares experienced significant gains following the US government's decision to lift the ban on cattle imports from Mexico. This move is expected to alleviate a domestic shortage of animals, which has been driving up costs for meatpackers. The resumption of imports is anticipated to stabilize and potentially lower feedstock prices for Tyson, improving its profit margins and operational efficiency. Investors view this development positively, signaling a return to more normalized supply chains and reduced cost pressures for the company.
via Markets Gazette